teds cable vest – new pattern added
It's my Dad's birthday on Saturday. I have created a vest for him. I hope he's pleased (I think he will be). A group of friends work on a vintage plane, often in a cold hangar. This is to be...Read More
duplicate stitch – a how-to
Some of our patterns use duplicate stitch to add images or designs to a plain piece of knitting. It's a really great technique to know because you can knit something plain and then add a motif or colour to it...Read More
learning knitting basics
I've been thinking this week about how to launch a new knitter. Of any age. Did you know that knitting was once taught in school? To both boys and girls? Those days are mostly gone, although there are a few...Read More
101 – knitting basics
Knitting is so cool, but how on earth do you get started? Get some needles and some yarn and play! If you want to get started find some worsted weight yarn (the one with the "4" on it and some...Read More